Business Manager

Hanson Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Business Manager to join our client’s team, supporting the overall day-to-day operations and long-term success. The ideal individual will be a seasoned leader who will effectively help establish and manage the rhythm of business, facilitate business execution support budget planning and forecasting needs. You will have exceptional communication, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities:

• Core Responsibilities will include transitioning management and oversight of internal financial reporting and management dashboard to the business stakeholder.
• Assist in issue resolution or questions related to the operating expense dashboard maintenance and updates.
• Assist in driving the Quarterly operating expense forecast process.
• Drive and update team Rhythm of Business (ROB).
• Ensure that monthly, quarterly deliverables are met in a timely manner (Monthly Business Review, Finance reviews, Team training, Connects/Performance reviews, etc.) through early communication, reminders, initial setup of decks, creation of reporting slides, etc.
• Manage team budget – complete quarterly forecast, provide necessary monthly commentary to finance, ensuring management is aware of any large variance.
• Support the stakeholders in developing presentation decks – work with the team Admin to determine what meetings/events are happening.
• Work closely with the Program Management team and help as necessary to ensure alignment and support as needed.
• Keeping team and program sites updated to ensure that the documents are updated per the Program management team’s requirements and appropriate individuals have access to the sites.
• Assist in Hiring Plans – Work with staffing to ensure that weekly data reflects current trend and understand what’s driving timing of hiring.
• Partner cross-functionally with various business groups for team alignment, clear communication across groups and to leverage learnings and best practices.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Business/Finance or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of managing large budgets and experience as a business manager (or equivalent) in situations where you had operational and coordinating responsibility (beyond financial management).
• Highly proficient utilizing Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, and Teams.
• Experience creating presentation decks for Executive presentations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft ROB and financial/operational tools.
• Financial modeling is a MUST.